does the water need to be also filtered after taking it out of this container? before drinkable?
21168
No. It should be available for drink without filtering. However, once opened, water shall be consumed in relatively short period. Only sealed condition means for long-time storage.
21169
I'm filtering it before it goes in. Then I'm adding the suggested water treatment additives.
1484087
Hi. No...you need to soak the filter for about 30 minutes, and then fill the pitcher (filter the water through). Once it's full, dump out the water and repeat. Once or twice through usually takes care of the black particles. The particles aren't danerous (I think it's carbon)...just try to make sure they aren't getting into the drinking water/ the pitcher.
1310125
As far as I've seen, you shouldn't need a filter after the unit. We have one anyway, to catch anything that goes through during the backwash process (while the unit is not filtering the water).
1635445
You can use it with or without the filter, it's quite convenient! So if you already have purified water then you don't need to bother with the filter. It's my favorite water bottle, I use it every day.
710309
Read just this week that the CDC states that no water suspected of chemical contamination should be considered safe for drinking regardless of purification means. I realize this may not help in certain locations, but I thougt I would throw it out there.
433827
Yes. This container does not filter so if you wish to have quality drinking water stored, you should make sure it is filtered befor storing.
1874566
No filter, I purchased drops that you put in with the water to keep it safe and pure for long term storage.
286852
Hello Jorge, it filters the water on the fly. Simply fill your container from any tap, stream, river or lake, even in third world countries, and enjoy safe, clean drinking water straight away.
872530
I have not cleaned it yet and use it daily in the winter. I did make sure it was completely empty in the summertime when i stored it. I do use filtered water in it (not tap water). It works fine.
126293
Yes, the final step is a carbon filter before the distilled water is sent to the glass jar. To order please click "See this seller's offer" below.Thanks,CoolShinyStuff ------------------------------------------------------------ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼ ▼
1675264
I have only used tap water and our water is coming from our own well. Have never used purified water and don't know that it's even necessary. At the end of the year before I put the humidifier in storage for the summer, I throw the white perforated filter in the dish washer, let it air dry and then put it in a plastic bag for storage until next winter. Haven't had any problem and we've had the humidifier four years. Hope this answer helps.
286853
The manufacturer says this: "Simply fill your container from any tap, stream, river or lake, even in third world countries, and enjoy safe, clean drinking water straight away." The rep says, fill the bottle, screw on the lid, tip it to your mouth or cup and the filtering starts immediately. If you have other questions, you can email us directly - just check the seller contact information here -- Search Hardware World LLC. Great question, thanks!
1857921
NO. Rinse it first with warm water a few times, let it dry. After each rinse you shake it a little and pour more water out, water tends to stay at bottom. Once a month rinse with hot tap water and a few drops of white vinegar. When ready to use, Fill it up with water, place the top filter inside and close it. Wait a minute then turn upside down, turn again. Wait another minute and open and drink. Salud!!! (it sounds like a lot but it isn't)
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I leave it on the counter. I don't know why it would have to be refrigerated unless you were letting it sit for days and days. Remember, this water is highly filtered. It shouldn't have a problem with bacterial growth that sometimes occur with poorly treated municipal water. I will sometimes fill up a pitcher from the filter and put it in the refrigerator to have it ready for filling glasses at dinner. But I've been keeping mine on the counter for quite a while and haven't have any problems. Every couple of months, you have to clean the ceramic filters by giving them a gentle scrubbing. You'll know when it's time to do this because the filtration rate will really slow down. One thing I have noticed is that I don't like the taste of the water that's left below the spigot--not sure why. When the water doesn't come out of the spigot because the level is low, I don't tilt the container to get the last bit. I dump that on my house plants because it is better for them than the tap water. Our main problem is with too much chlorine in the tap water and this filter completely solves that. I don't need it as a purifier so the white ceramic filters are fine for us. We've been very happy with it.
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I have answered this before (It is very easy, just unscrew the top) I felt compelled to add to this question. I caution all to read the instructions..if & when you go on vacation & will be gone longer than 10 days, it is recommended you remove the filter & empty the water while gone..once you return, reload the filter & flush it once again (I didn't flush it for the recommended time because I felt I had already done so when setting up for the 1st use & I had been using it for awhile)
461347
the filter just sits in there. I have never had an issue of it coming out when pouring.
1354938
No. The order that I just received only has filtered water and regular flow.